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Molasses vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Molasses and Oat

  • Molasses have more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Oat have more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Oat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 147% more.
  • Molasses have 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Oat. Molasses have 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, while Oat has 0.119mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Molasses and Oats.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Oat
Contains more Calcium +279.6%
Contains more Magnesium +36.7%
Contains more Potassium +241.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1587.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +1269%
Contains more Copper +28.5%
Contains more Manganese +221.3%
Equal in Iron - 4.72
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Contains more Calcium +279.6%
Contains more Magnesium +36.7%
Contains more Potassium +241.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1587.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +1269%
Contains more Copper +28.5%
Contains more Manganese +221.3%
Equal in Iron - 4.72

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Oat
Contains more Vitamin B6 +463%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1761%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6850%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.961
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +463%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1761%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6850%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.961

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Oat
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Water +166.1%
Contains more Other +91.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +6800%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Water +166.1%
Contains more Other +91.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +6800%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Oat
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6706.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4970%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6706.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4970%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses Oat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Oat Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 55.67g Molasses
Protein 0g 16.89g Oat
Fats 0.1g 6.9g Oat
Carbs 74.73g 66.27g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 389kcal Oat
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Oat
Fiber 0g 10.6g Oat
Calcium 205mg 54mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 4.72mg
Magnesium 242mg 177mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 523mg Oat
Potassium 1464mg 429mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 2mg Oat
Zinc 0.29mg 3.97mg Oat
Copper 0.487mg 0.626mg Oat
Manganese 1.53mg 4.916mg Oat
Selenium 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.139mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.961mg Oat
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.119mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 56µg Oat
Tryptophan 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg Oat
Saturated Fat 0.018g 1.217g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 2.178g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.535g Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Oat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Molasses
33%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.199g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/nutrients
  2. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.